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Thomas Hein is a Physiotherapist, Osteopathic Practitioner and Clinical Director at Physioactive Orthopaedic and Sports Injury Inc., He has extensive post graduate training in manual therapy and works closely with high level athletes and chronic pain and those who want to really know where their pain is coming from, their underlying factors and solutions to live and move optimally.  He s commited to patient recovery and optimal performance. Graduating with a Physical Therapy degree from Queen’s University in 1995, Thomas has continuously evolved his expertise through postgraduate education and hands-on experience.

A fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy since 2001, Thomas has contributed to the field by teaching within the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. He is a lecturer at the Canadian College of Osteopathy and adjunct lecture in the Physical Therapy department of the universtiy of Toronto. His relentless pursuit of holistic understanding led him to explore Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, intra-muscular stimulation IMS), dynamic neuromuscular stimulation (DNS),craniosacral therapy (CST )and more to continually build and  broaden his therapeutic approaches in order to help more clients faster.

In 2002, Thomas came to understand that movement and exercise are not usually enough to help his more complex clients so he began to study the nervous system, development and the autumnomic nervous system. How stress, what we eat and how we live our lives connect with the body’s unified functioning. He achieved his Osteopathy diploma at the Canadian College of Osteopathy, earning the prestigious Sutherland Award for the best thesis in his graduating year. Thomas leverages his knowledge in human movement and development to optimize patient recovery, tackling chronic pain patients with the same diligence as his professional and Olympic athlete clientele.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Thomas finds joy in family and outdoor activities. Father to three boys and a golden retriever named Lucy, he stays active with hockey, tennis, cycling, fitness training, and keeping up with his energetic sons.

Education/Training:

• Advanced Diploma in Manipulative Therapy, Canadian Physiotherapy Association – Orthopaedic Division, Toronto, ON
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, Queen’s University, Ontario, London, ON

Current Employment:

• Clinical Director and Clinician, PhysioActive, Thornhill, ON
• Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto, ON
• Lecturer at the Canadian College of Osteopathy
• Consultant Physiotherapist for The Interventional Pain Therapists (Vaughan) and The Canadian Centre for Integrative Medicine

Published Author, Certifications, and Special Interests:

• CAMPT-certified (Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy)
• Certified IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation) Practitioner
• Dynamic Neuromuscular (DNS)
• Primitive Reflex Evaluation and Treatment

Special Interests:

• Orthopaedics
• Sports Injuries and high-performance movement assessments and training
• Complex conditions with a focus on finding solutions for unexplained pain and dysfunction
• Newborn and paediatric conditions

Professional Memberships:

• College of Physiotherapists of Ontario
• Canadian Physiotherapy Association, Orthopaedic Division
• Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy
• Mentor in the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Orthopaedic Division
• DOMP from the Canadian College of Osteopathy

Thomas Hein has assemble a varied group of professionals at PhysioActive where his team boasts more than 200 years of experience.  He has created a mentorship program for the professionals at PhysioActive where the staff can grown and share their expertise, be part of  a commitment to continuous learning and a holistic approach to patient well-being.